Inspection After Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Do not use a wire brush for cleaning.

Fig 1: Caution For Cleaning Spark Plug Using Wire Brush
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If the spark plug tip is covered with carbon, a spark plug cleaner may be used.

Cleaner air pressure: Less than 588 kPa (6 kg/cm ² , 85 psi)

Cleaning time: Less than 20 seconds

Checking and adjusting spark plug gap is not required between change intervals.

Fig 2: Caution For Adjusting Spark Plug Gap (Between Change Intervals)

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